My 2016 Beauty Favourites

Happy 2017!! Wow long time no post! The past couple of months have been an absolute blur with work and travelling and just enjoying the Holiday Season. I hope you have all had a wonderful Holiday and Happy New Year. For my first post of 2017 I thought it would be nice to reflect on some of the beauty products I constantly reached for in 2016. Some of these items were released in 2016 and some were released in previous years.

Here we go!

• Loreal Infallible Pro Matte Foundation - lightweight demi matte finish and is long lasting
• Essence Pure Nude Highlighter - gives a very natural glow
• ABH Master Palette by Mario - love the shades and pigmentation of this palette
• Benefit They're real mascara - I tried this out for the first time in 2016 and love it!
• ABH That Glow Kit - Gorgeous highlighter kit!
• Make Up Forever Ultra HD Foundation stick - great coverage and easily blendable
• Benefit Hoola Bronzer - one of my HGs
• MAC Peachstock Lipstick - Amrezy made me get this one
• MAC Oyster Girl Lipglass - Amrezy made me get this one too
• Sephora Passionate Blush
• Clinique Ginger Pop Blush
• ABH Craft Liquid Lipstick
• Colourpop Dopey Liquid Lipstick
• Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
• ABH Dainty Lipgloss
• SLMissGlam Kabooki Glam Brush - Love love love this brush for applying my powder. This one came with me on Vacation.

And those are all of my faves for 2016. I would love to hear what your favourites are! 

XOXO

August Favourites 2016

Where has Summer gone? I swear it was August like 2 seconds ago and poof now it's the middle of September?! Soon it will be October and Halloween! Who's excited? To be honest I can't wait for the fall weather to roll in and all the comfy sweaters that come with the change in weather. I am super late on my August faves, but better late than never right?

• ABH Contour Kit - I have been loving the banana shade in this kit to set my under eyes
• NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - amazing coverage and goes on so smoothly
• NARS Orgasm Blush - one of my OG faves
• MAC Lip Liner in Boldly Bare - gorgeous everyday lip colour
• Benefit They're Real Mascara - it's something about the brush that makes me love this mascara
• MAC Nylon Eyeshadow (shown in my MAC quad) - I've been loving this as my brow bone and inner corner highlight
• Loreal Infalliable Matte Foundation - where have you been all my life?!
• Maybelline Blushing Nude lipstick - I love my nudes ;)
• Urban Decay Naked Basics - I've been reaching for this more and more for an everyday matte look

And... those are all my faves for the month of August! Bye August! it's been real... Now, you have to tell me what you guys have been loving! So, reach out through social media or comment below!

XOXO

June Favourites 2016

Summer is officially here and the weather is heating up. For the month of June I have been loving bright sheer lips and a bit of a copper glow. We can't forget that glow life too! Here is a list of what I have been LOVING!

• MAC Amber Lights E/S
• Urban Decay Sheer Lipsticks in Streak & Anarchy - I believe they have these in the new Vice lipsticks too!
• ColourPop Blush in Prenup
• ColourPop highlight in Smokin' Whistles - did anyone get their hands on Churro?!
• ColourPop E/S in Amaze - Already hit pan!!
• Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation - this stuff sticks on!
• W&W Brulee E/S great for blending
• NYX E/S in Fireball
• One of my HG mascaras - Cover Girl Lash Blast in the original Orange packaging. This stuff won't budge.
• Physicians Formula Argan Oil - I've been getting into oils recently and this one is pretty good. I also like their argan oil lip oils.

Those are all the products that I have been loving for the month of June. What have you been enjoying? Let me know!

XOXO

September Favourites 2015

Hello Lovelies! Fall is officially here and September has come and gone. I've been transitioning out of the summer bright colours and more into the bronzey warm fall colours. Here are a few of the items that I have been loving!

• Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette
• Tarte off the cuff palette - I've got my eyes on the new holiday palette. I love tarte blushes :)
• Fit Me Matte +Poreless Foudation
• Essence Gel Eye Pencil in Black Blaze - I recently found this at the drugstore and am loving it. I have it in a few other jewel tone colours as well.
• Maybelline Lash Sensational
• Revlon Red Velvet Lip Butter - LOVE!
• Loreal Fairest Nude - Oldie but a goodie
• Milani Uptown Mauve
• MAC Whirl Lip Liner - have been loving lining my lips with this and pairing with a nice nude lipstick like Loreal's fairest nude

I would love to know what your favourite September beauty faves were and what your overall fall beauty faves are. Let me know in the comments or catch me in my social media outlets. Also, an update on my current giveaway on Instagram. The deadline was October 2nd but because I will be going on a vacation soon the giveaway will be extended. Expect a new post on instagram in a day or two. 

XOXO

Sephora VIB Haul 2015

Hi Everyone! Long time no blog... I've been a very busy girl the past couple of months. Been a little busy with some online shopping as well (bad girl!). Who else took advantage of the VIB sale? This girl did. I didn't go too crazy but I did pick up some goodies from the sale and also used my ebates account to get some cash back! #SCORE!

Here are some items I picked up... a lot of these items I have been eyeing for awhile now.

• Urban Decay Afterglow Blush in Crush
• Anastasia Beverley Hills Contour Kit
• Tarte Tartelette Palette
• Urban Decay Ultra Definition Powder Foundation - Medium Light
• Urban Decay Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer
• Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
• Urban Decay Sideline E/S
• Urban Decay Sheer Revolution Lipstick in Streak & Anarchy
• NARS Audacious Lipstick in Juliette
• YSL Volupte Tint-in-oil in 
• 8 Pink About me
• 5 Cherry my Cherie
• 4 I Rose You
• YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in 13 Pink in Paris
• Clinique Cheek Pop in Rosy Pop
• Anastasia Beverley Hills Artist Palette
• Urban Decay Revolution High-color Lipgloss in Scandal
• MUFE Artist Plexi Gloss in 207 & 202
• Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Blushed Copper

I guess I was really into Urban Decay this time around. I can't wait to play with everything. I've used some of the items already like the YSL Tint in Oil (I LOVE how they feel on the lips). What did you guys get during the sale? Would love to know & let me know if you want a review / swatches of any of the products :) Thanks for reading!!

XOXO

March 2014 Favourites

Seriously, this year is going by way to fast. I can't believe it is April already! Only one month and 5 days left til my birthday eeps. Anyway... I am going to stop rambling and start talking about my favourites from March!

I found a new love in march and that would be the BB Cream from Garnier, I just love how it feels on my skin! For the rest of my faves and to see more pictures keep on reading...

• Garnier BB Cream this one is for combo / oily skin
• MAC Lipstick in Reel Sexy (orangey) & I Like it Like That (Lavender)
• Maybelline Elixir in Blush Essence - I am in love with Maybelline elixirs and the way they feel on my lips
• Maybelline Lipstick in Blushing Beige (Repeat Fave)
• NYC Sunny Bronzer
• NYX Blush in Pinched
• BH Cosmetics ItsJudyTime Palette - Love the colors in this!
• Loreal Members only Nailpolish
• Pure Seduction Body Spray - Smells soooo goood!
• Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil in Zero

Those are all my faves for the month of March, what have your faves been? I would love to know! Leave them down below or tweet / facebook / instagram me :) You know the drill! 

XOXO

January 2014 Favourites

I know, I know... I'm horrible and super late with this! So sorry! The month of January & February has been super busy for me. I know that is no excuse for neglecting my blog though. I need to manage my time better... Anyways, enough with the rambling and excuses and on to the faves from January which was about half a month ago! Time is flying! For the month of January and February I have been trying to "shop my stash" and bring back some items that I have been neglecting. 

• Rimmel Wake-Me Up Foundation - I really like this foundation :) Will definitely repurchase once I finish up some of my other foundations
• Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil in Zero
• Urban Decay Eye Primer in Sin - pretty champagne base!
• Nars Orgasm blush - I finally hit pan on this baby :) Been using it all week!
• Nivea Pure & Natural Lip Balm in Mint & Minerals - my lips have been so chapped this winter so this lipbalm has been awesome for me.
• The OG Urban Decay Naked Palette - I've hit pan on the colour sin!
• MAC Naked Lunch - this is my second one & one of my holy grail eyeshadows
• Lancome Definicil Mascara
• Maybelline Nude List Lipstick - I am liking the nude collection
• Victoria's Secret - Pure Seduction body spray - Got this during the semi annual sale and am loving it!

Those are all my faves from January / half of February. I would love to know what your current favourites are! Let me know below. More pictures after the jump. Until next time...

XOXO

My Favourites for 2013

Ok, so this post is super late and we are already a good amount of weeks into 2014. That being said I still wanted to share a few products that I really enjoyed in 2013. So, here they are and I would love to know your faves too!

EYES

• Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
• Laura Mercier Artist Eyes Palette
• Too Faced Pretty Rebel Palette
• Rimmel Scandal Eyes Kohl Kajal in Nude
• Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Zero
• Urban Decay Original Primer Potion
• Cover Girl Clump Crusher Mascara
• Loreal Telescopic Shocking Extensions Mascara
• Loreal Voluminous Full Definition Mascara

LIPS

• Milani Lipsticks
• NYX Butter Glosses (Love them!)
• Too Face La Creme Lipstick
• Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Naked
• Revlon Lacquer & Matte Balm Stains
• Moxie Lip Gloss in Rebel
• EOS Lip Balms

FACE

• Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
• Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser
• Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch
• Loreal True Match Lumi Foundation
• Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation
• MAC Warm Soul Mineralize Blush
• NYX blush in Mocha
• MAC MSF Natural in Medium Dark
• Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed

And.. those were all my faves for 2013! Remember to post yours in the comments bellow or tweet them to me :) If you would like to see pictures please read after the jump ;)

XOXO

RiRi hearts MAC Fall Haul

This is the collection that ended my project No Buy for September. Yes, I am a sucker for pretty packaging & it was rose gold! OMG. I just had to buy a few pieces from this collection. It was at the end of September so my project No Buy was successful for most of the month... right? haha. I purchased these three items when it launched online I waited about an hour or so before being able to purchase any products and it kept lagging on me which scared me. The products I picked up were:

• RiRi Woo Lipstick (Which I already own but it was the only lipstick that I liked)
• Bad Girl Gone Good Blush
• Her Cocoa Eyeshadow Palette

These were the three that really interested me product & color wise. The rest were like meh. As you can see I love my neutrals which is why I went with Her Cocoa. Did anyone else pick up items from this collection? If so, what did you purchase and what do you think of it? I would love to know :)

For more pictures & swatches please read on...

August 2013 Favourites

It is August favourites time! Also, I have updated the layout for this blog :) let me know what you guys think!

These are a few of the products that I have been loving and it includes both drugstore & higher end products.

• Beauty Blender  - I finally gave in and bought this little item and OMG! It is amazing and way better than the "dupes" I had bought. I find that this tool is great for applying a variety of different products.
• Maybelline Fit Me Shine Free Foundation Stick - Love this for quick morning coverage
• MAC MSF Natural in Medium Dark - This is my second one and I am still in love with it
• MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Superb - A limited edition item but sometimes it gets re-promoted
• MAC Pressed Pigment in Summer Honey - I believe this was part of a recent collection and it is so pretty!
• Cover Girl lipstick in Fairytale - a lovely pink and the product is great and non-drying on the lips
• NARS Deep Throat Blush - This has been one of my fave blushes for a long time and I started using it again for the month of August
• Loreal Voluminous Full Definition Mascara - Love love love! That is all... lol

These have been some of my most loved products for August. I can't believe Summer is coming to an end. I am not ready for the rain :( Let me know some of your faves and if you are looking forward to Fall.

XOXO

July 2013 Favourites

I am totally late on this. My bad! :( I can't believe August is almost half way through... Fall will come knocking very soon. The weather in Vancouver has been incredible these past few weeks and I've been spending a lot of time outside and just enjoying the weather. Vancouver doesn't see much sun the rest of the year... But hopefully the sunshine will stay at least for a few more weeks. Anyway... on to my favourites for the month of July. I focused on quick and easy make-up looks in July because I spent a lot of time outside sweating :P

MAC Temperature Rushing Collection 2013

I dropped by my local MAC store yesterday for the Temperature Rising launch day and picked up some summer goodies. One thing I wanted was a grinder from the collection as my MAC golden grinder is almost ready to back to mac. So, bronzed was my main mission of the day. I then got side tracked by the blush haha. The colors were too pretty to pass up. At the end of my visit I came out with...

• Pro longwear bronzer in Nude on Board
• Two blushes in Hot Nights and Ripe for Love
• Lipglass in Liquid Passion

Overall, I think it was a nice collection :) I passed on the eyeshadow quads because I already have similar colors. Let me know if you want any swatches or more pictures of the collection!

xoxo

March Favourites 2013

For the month of March I have been trying a neutral eye with a pop of colour on the lips. I have been loving Urban Decay's Naked Basics palette. It took me awhile to actually buy it because I was skeptical but I must say that I am really liking this little palette... Some of my other favourites for March are:

• Cover Girl Outlast Stay Fabulous foundation - still a favourite from February
• Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
• Cover Girl Clump Crusher Mascara - I am liking this mascara and I sometimes layer it with others
• EOS lipbalm in Strawbery Sorbet
• MAC Eyeliner in Smoulder - a great black liner for a smokey eye but you may need to set this with a black eyeshadow
• NYX blush in Summer Peach - grorgeous blush for Spring!
• Maybelline Vivids in Fuchsia Flash - hot pink colour. Perfect for that pop of colour!
• Loreal Color Riche in Cotton Candy - I think this is a very nice formula and a great colour.

Those are my faves for the month of March. Let me know what yours are :)

MAC Haul: Archie's Girls Collection

Archie's Girls Goodies

Prom Princess (Blush), Flatter Me (Pearlmatte Powder),
Mall Madness (Lip glass), Daddy's Little Girl (Lipstick)

Swatches!
Top: Flatter Me

Left to Right: Prom Princess, Mall Madness, Daddy's Little Girl

I went to MAC on Thursday (the day that MAC launched Archie's Girls in stores) and picked up a few goodies. I think I did quite well seeing as I wanted almost the entire collection but I restrained myself haha...

Everything I got was actually from the Veronica side of the collection. I really wanted Betty Bright but it was sold out at my MAC store :( I will be on the hunt for that one and Ronnie's Red. (I may also go back for the blush in Cream Soda)... Anyways, here is what I purchased from the collection. I thought the packaging was pretty cute and I just loveee Archie comics in general so it was a win win for me! Did any of you guys pick up anything from this collection? If so, please share below!

xoxo

November Favourites 2012

November Favourites YAY!

MUFE Lipstick in #30

Swatches of products mentioned bellow!

My facourites for the month of November! Wow, the months are just flying by... For the month of November I tried to keep it simple with the eyes and lips. I have been going for more neutral looks lately and here are the products I have been reaching for the most:

• Real Technique Brushes: The Blush & Buffing brushes are the BOMB! Love them and they make applying make-up so fun hehe
• MUFE Duo Matte Powder in #209:  Awesome product! I bought a back-up during the Sephora VIB sale
• MUFE intense lipstick in #30: Lovely neutral pinkish colour. I am really loving MUFE lipsticks
• Maybelline Master Drama liner in Coal Commander
• MUFE Aqua eyeliner in #16L
• Lorea La Couleur infalible eyeshadow in Tender Caramel & Goldmine: These are great products and the gold one is awesome for holiday looks!
• MAC Blush in Pinch O' Peach

Those are my faves for the month of November. What have yours been? Tweet me, Facebook me or just leave a comment below :)

xoxo

Haul: Sephora VIB Sale... MUFE, YSL, Benefit & more!

So... I went to Sephora twice and picked up a bunch of items during the Sephora VIB sale. I am pretty happy with my choices BUT definitely need to calm down with the make-up buying... (Even though I just bought a MAC blush yesterday eeeps). Here is a list of the items I purchased from the sale:

• Urban Decay Customizable Palette
• Urban Decay e/s in Sin (Love this e/s and although I have it in my Naked palette... I needed a single one too)
• Urban Decay All Nighter spray (I have always wanted to try this and finally caved in)
• Benefit The Pretty Committee (I got this primarily for the Stay Don't Stray primer, the rest were bonuses)
• Benefit They're Real Mascara (I heard so much about this mascara and wanted to try it out) 
• Benefit gloss in Hoola
• YSL Le Teint Touch Eclat foundation (Medium kinda dewy coverage which I am liking)
• YSL Rouge Volupte in 29
• Sephora Eye Lash Curler
• Stila Kajal Liner in Onyx
• Stila Smudge Pot in Kitten
• MUFE Natural Lipstick
• Tarte Blush gift set

That is all I purchased during the sale, if you guys would like a review on any of these products let me know :) If you guys purchased items during the sale too let me know what you got in the comments below!

xoxo

September Favourites 2012

Finalllyyy!! Some time to post my favourites for the month of September!! This past month I have been transitioning into darker colours and more smokey eyes as Summer has ended and the weather her is slowly getting chillier by the minute. I had worn one of my peep toe flats today... bad idea because on my walk to the office my feet were FREEZING! haha I definitely need to break out my fall booties :) And now on to my favourites...

• Loreal Lipstick in Fairest Nude - although I am not a big fan of the scent I absolutely love the colour and this has got to be one of my all time fave nude lipsticks
• MUFE aqua eyes in #16 its a shimmery pink colour! I love it and it stays on for sooo long!
• Maybelline Masterdrama Liner in Bold Brown - I have been loving browns for lining my eyes!
• Maybelline Falsies Flared mascara - I know a lot of other people out there love this mascara too :)
• W&W eyeshadow trio in Walking on Eggshells - such a pretty neutral palette but you can definitely work it to be more smokey!
• Impress Nails by Broadway Nails - They are so easy to apply and come in so many different designs
• Revlon Colorstay Whipped foundation in #320 Warm Golden - this foundation is DA BOMB for my combination skin
• Last but not least... Tarte Amazonian Clay blush in Exposed... What can I say? Its freakin gorgeous!!

I've been stalking Youtube and Beauty Blogs for the upcoming holiday launches and OMG I want sooo many things. But I must restrain myself!! Which collections are you guys looking forward to? I think I am most interested in Tarte & MAC (Glamour Daze!)

Let me know what your faves have been for September in the comment box bellow! xoxo

August Favourites 2012

Sigh. As usual I am super late with my favourites and I could sit here writing down my excuses but I won't... lol :) August went by so fast! I know everyone says that but its true! I'm going to miss Summer, but I'm excited for all the new Fall collections in fashion & beauty. For the month of August I found myself constantly reaching for these items:

• Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm in Lovesick
• Maybelline Age Rewind Treatment Concealer in Medium
• The Balm Bahama Mama Bronzer
• Carmex lip ointment because my lips were super dry!
• Maybelline Eyestudio gel liner in Charcoal
• MAC eyeshadows in Amber Lights & Satin Taupe (I wore them separately as a wash of colour on the lids)
• Wet and Wild Heather Silk blush - I loveee this blush, such a pretty pretty colour!
• L'oreal Colour Riche in 174 Rose Taffeta - I saw Chelsea aka. closetoreal haul this on her Instagram and I had to get it! I really like this colour and the formulation of the lipstick is very creamy which I like.

Those are my favourites for the month of August. I would love to know what you guys were loving last month so please leave a comment bellow! I am always up for some suggestions :)

Mini Beauty Haul (Washington Edition)

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• Loreal True Match Lumi foundation in Sand Beige (W5)
• Real Techniques powder and blush brush... I have been wanting these forever!
• Two W&W single shadows in Brule and Nutty
• W&W blush in Heather Silk... I've heard some good things about this shade so obviously I had to get my hands on it haha. I already have Pearlescent Pink and I really like it!

And that is all... Just a mini haul I haven't been going too crazy with make-up products lately. I'm trying to control myself but its just so hard with so many new products coming out!!! eeeps!!

July Favourites 2012

SOOO freakin late on this >.< haha but I didn't have that many favourites for the month of July :P I didn't really buy much make-up in the month either. Anywho... my favourite items for July are pretty simple as I didn't wear much because of the hot weather :P Anything I put on my face would melt off so I just gave up.

• Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro nail polish in Posh Pink
• Rimmel Blush in Santa Rose
• NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Beige
• Nivea Lip Care 
• Maybelline Master Drama liner in Coal Commander
• Loreal Voluminous False Lashes Mascara

As you can see I love me some drug store products! What are some of your favourites? Let me know in the comments!!